Canberra United's season of chaos took another turn on Monday when all players involved in a thumping loss to Sydney were deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case.
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Still licking their wounds after the biggest loss in the club's history, the bulk of Canberra's squad has now started seven days of isolation.
The A-League Women's round-eight clash between Canberra and Melbourne at Viking Park has been postponed and officials are working to set a new date for the match.
"All players and staff who travelled for the game against Sydney FC are now considered close contacts," Canberra United said in a statement.
"Canberra United would like to thank ACT Health, fans and vendors for their patience and understanding during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Viking Park as soon as possible."
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Canberra is second last on the ladder, failing to win in the first six games of the season.
The capitulation against Sydney all but ended the team's hopes of playing finals this season, with a major turnaround needed when they exit isolation to be any chance of challenging for the title.
Coach Vicki Linton has been trying to dodge coronavirus curveballs in every game so far, with Emma Ilijoski and Grace Mahar ruled out of the loss to Sydney before kick-off due to COVID-19 protocols.
Canberra will have to wait until it plays the Newcastle Jets on January 30 to make amends for the 6-0 disappointment last weekend.
Meanwhile, former Canberra star and in-form Matildas winger Hayley Raso is eager to take on a senior role in Australia's quest for a second Asian Women's Cup title.
Raso has been one of the form players in the FA Women's Super League for Manchester City in recent weeks.
The 27-year-old came off the bench to score two goals and set up another in a thumping win over Aston Villa before further assists and goals in the corresponding wins over Birmingham and Brighton helped City revive their flagging campaign.
Raso is now focusing on using that form to help her play an influential role in her third Asian Cup, having been part of the Matildas' squads that finished runners-up to Japan in the past two tournaments.
"It's been a long time since the Matildas have won the Asian Cup, so it is our goal as a team to make sure we bring the trophy home again," Raso said.
"Being my third Asian Cup, I definitely feel more like a senior player now.
"I am always aiming to help the young and upcoming talents as much as I can and I hope my experiences at tournaments like these can help guide them to continue growing in this team."
Raso's own form at City has her excited about what she can achieve personally in India, with Australia starting their campaign against Indonesia in Mumbai on Friday.
"I feel like I've found my feet and am playing with a lot of confidence for my club at the moment, so I'm looking to continue working and developing on that form and to make sure I'm doing whatever I can to help the team win," the Brisbane-born attacker said.
Coach Tony Gustavsson finalised his 23-player squad for the tournament on Monday with forwards Cortnee Vine and Holly McNamara selected in favour of Canberra's Karly Roestbakken and Winonah Heatley.
The addition of the uncapped duo adds to a squad already boasting the attacking talents of Raso, Caitlin Foord, Emily Gielnik, Remy Siemsen, Mary Fowler and captain Sam Kerr.